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as of April, 2025Course of Fire
DEGS is a CMP-affiliated club and our matches follow the current version of the CMP rules. The matches are shot on a 100-yard range using the reduced-size SR-1 target. The course of fire consists of 35 rounds in four stages:
- Stage One – Practice – 5 rounds fired in 5 minutes
- Stage Two – Prone, Slow Fire – 10 rounds fired in 10 minutes
- Stage Three – Prone, Rapid Fire – 10 rounds fired in 80 seconds
- Stage Four – Standing, Slow Fire – 10 rounds fired in 10 minutes
Eligible rifles fall into two primary classes: Vintage Military which includes just about all service rifles made prior to 1954, and Modern Military which includes recent service rifles such as the SKS and AR-15. Rifles in these classes must comply with the as-issued CMP requirements, but anyone is welcome to participate in the matches using any rifle in our Open class. As long as it is safe to shoot, it is welcome on the firing line. For our John Wallace Memorial Garand Match, shooters must use a Garand to be eligible for the cup.
If you would like to familiarize yourself a bit more with how we run our matches, download a copy of our complete range commands. They will give you a step-by-step walkthrough of what to expect.
tl;dr
You can shoot one or two relays, 35 rounds each. Rifles can be US or foreign surplus or modern reproductions. Or bring just about any rifle safe to shoot and we will find a place for you.
Calendar and Fees
Registration for all matches begins at 8:00am. The first relay starts shooting at 8:30am, and the second begins at approximately 10:00am.
2025 Match Dates
- March 15 - Clinic and one match relay
- April 19
- May 17
- June 21
- July 19 - CMP Military & Police Pistol Match, NOT a rifle match
- August 16 - Also a PISTOL match
- September 20
- October 19
- November 15
- December 20
Range fee: $25 for public, $20 for DEGS members, $15 for Paradise members, $10 for members of both DEGS and Paradise for your first relay.
Ammunition fee: Surplus M2 ball ammuntion is available at $30 for 35 rounds.
Please contact us for more information or to pre-register for a match. We have loaner gear and rifles available for members and non-members alike.
tl;dr
Ten matches per year, one clinic, one banquet. Most are rifle matches, but this year we'll substitute pistol matches in July and August.
Contact
We hold our matches at Paradise Hunting Preserve, 3993 Bill Adams Rd, Grimesland, NC, 27837.
If you have any questions, or if you want to sign up for a match or reserve loaner gear or anything else, email us at degs@downeastgarand.org
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Come find us on the range or email us any time. We're eager to hear from you!
How to join
You don't have to join to shoot with us, but if you do join, you'll get a discount on your range fees. And if you’re interested in purchasing a surplus rifle through the Civilian Marksmanship Program, membership in DEGS will fulfill part of the requirements.
And every year since its creation in 2009, DEGS has awarded an M1 Garand rifle to one of its members by random drawing. To qualify, you must be a member in good standing and participate in at least five matches during that calendar year.
To join, download a pdf of the DEGS membership form and bring it to the next match or contact us for mailing info. Annual membership fee is $30 and our lifetime membership will cost you $250.
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To join, fill out the form and get it to us with your dues. Members get discounts for their range fees and are eligible for the raffle.